Canaima and the Angel Falls

travel to Canaima and the Salto Angel

Canaima is one of the main attractions in Venezuela. Here you are close to the "Angel Falls" (Salto Angel), which is almost one kilometer high, the highest waterfall in the world.

Canaima is located on a beautiful lagoon, which is fed by five waterfalls, and has paradisiacal beaches. A unique experience, and obligatory program in Venezuela. Our three-day tour with a boat trip to Angel Falls, is a unique experience.

first day

Day 1: Exciting Approach

An absolutely thrilling flight with a five-seat Cessna, which starts in Ciudad Bolivar and goes first over the Guri Lake, the largest lake in the world. Then you fly over dark green jungles along the river of the Rio Caroní, to the foot of the Auyan Tepuy, landing in Canaima. Canaima is a peaceful Pemón-place, situated on a beautiful lagoon, which is fed by several attractive waterfalls.

There, the Canaima Lagoon can be crossed by a motorized canoe, and arrive to the Salto Sapo. The Sapo is an attraction in itself. Then we have time for swimming at a freshwater beach. In the evening, in the midst of the settlement, we continue to the cozy camp. Delicious dinner by the Indians in a wood oven.

second day

Day 2: Rafting with the dugouts- upstream

After breakfast we continue up with the boat through "Rio Carrao" toward the Angel Falls. After a wild ride, we reach on the left side a small waterfall "El pozo de la felicidad", an ideal stop for lunch. Once there, we connect to the “Isla de las Orquideas”, behind it, on the right side to the small "Rio Churun", which is fed by the waters among others, by the Angel Falls.The river origind at the Auyantepui, on the surface it is already to be admired as a handsome river.Depending on water levels, and on the season, the boat ride takes around 4 - 6 hours. At low tide, you also need get off the boat, and help the leaders to push the boat over the rocks. From the Devil's Canyon, you'll get the first grand view of the Auyan Tepui. Here was inevented the technique: ride with a motor boat up the rapids. Believe it or not, but the Indian companions are professionals here, and also European-Venezuelan tax men have tried their luck... the result is driftwood that can be seen along the way.

The arrival at the camp is followed by a hour hike, for which you should have a little more patience, and willingness for trekking. Arrive at the lookout point at the base of Angel Falls, you will have a magnificent view. An incredible feeling when you are standing almost directly under the highest waterfall in the world. The Overnight Camp is in hammocks, directly across across the Angel Falls, which you will have at first sight, when waking up.

third day

Day 3: Moisture Returns

After breakfast in the next morning, there is still enough time for many hopefully free photos from the Angel Falls. Then begins the journey back to Canaima. Rapids downstream at full speed, rain protection is required, because of the spray.

From the airport Canaima, is the flight to Ciudad Bolivar. If you like to book additional program that involve flying from Canaima to Kavak, or Santa Elena, we take care of the connecting flights.

Information

Important to know!

Price per person € 359, from 1 participant

The trip to Ciudad Bolivar can be taken by bus or airplane. We take care of the necessary tickets.

We have no minimum number of participants for this tour, the sequence of the tour can be changed for technical reasons.